Senior Mechanical Engineer in London

Join Us as a Senior Mechanical Engineer – London | Global Projects, Real Impact

Are you ready to work on some of the world’s most exciting engineering projects? Rendel, part of the Ingérop Group, is a leading international, multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy. Headquartered in London with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, and Sydney, we’ve been shaping the world since 1838 — making us one of the UK’s oldest civil engineering consultants. We’re involved in major projects across the globe, with current work spanning High Speed Rail, Nuclear Power, Highways, Ports, and more. From tunnels to bridges, from geotechnics to rail, we bring our expertise to solve complex engineering challenges for our key clients.

We’re now looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our collaborative and high-performing team in London.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative geotechnical solutions on large-scale UK and international projects.
• Work flexibly within the M&E department as a competent, confident, expert source for mechanical design.
• Undertake fee earning assignments in the UK and overseas.
• Assist the Principal Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager in clarifying the project brief, agreed deliverables, key milestones, project methodology, quality assurance and control strategy.
• Undertake the lead technical role for mechanical engineering systems covering outline and detailed designs; e.g. calculations, drawings, sketches, reports etc, to achieve the optimum solution for the project.
• Undertake significant elements of the detailed design and the checking of outputs as directed.

What We’re Looking For

• First Class/2:1 Masters Degree in a relevant mechanical engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer, or have completed an accredited training scheme and be working toward attaining Chartered status with an appropriate professional body.
• Knowledge and experience of mechanical engineering systems of infrastructure and non-infrastructure works, together with an understanding of E&IC systems.
• Knowledge of infrastructure projects and an understanding of the integration of E&M systems in the overall construction project.
• Experience in design, tender and contract preparation, tender assessment, and contract administration.
• Good knowledge of relevant national and international E&M industry standards.
• Awareness of forms of contract, construction methodologies and E&M engineering procedures.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary and benefits package (pension, profit share, medical insurance, etc.)
• Hybrid working options for better work-life balance.
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on wellbeing.
• Ongoing training, CPD, and career development.
• Opportunities to work on technically challenging projects across the UK and globally.
• A vibrant Sports & Social Club that organises events, games, entertainment, and recreational activities to promote camaraderie and fun outside of work.
• Paid volunteer days, French lessons, and more!

At Rendel, we’re proud of our heritage, excited about the future, and committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Ready to take your next step and make a global impact? Apply now and let’s build something remarkable together.